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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,532.18, 3,798.20 and 800.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,532.18, 3,798.20 and 800.76 is: 1,201.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,532.18 : 3,798.20 = 800.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,532.18/3,798.20 = 800.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,532.18x = 3,798.20 × 800.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,532.18x = 3,041,446.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,041,446.63/2,532.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.12

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